Archive for 'Motor Vehicle Accidents' Category
Dec 27, 2022

Car crashes occur because of driving mistakes, the failure of important vehicle systems and sometimes road conditions. Certain factors, like the time of day, can also contribute to the likelihood of someone getting hurt on the road. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the nighttime is when your risk of a motor vehicle collision is at […]

Dec 20, 2022

Most drivers have been distracted behind the wheel at some point. Any time a driver talks on the phone, texts, eats something or looks at a passenger in the vehicle, their attention is diverted from the task of driving.  Unfortunately, accidents can happen in seconds and result in serious injuries and fatalities. Learning more about distracted […]

Dec 1, 2022

Fog can be scary. This is especially the case when your visibility is reduced significantly.  For some, the best option is to pull to a safe location and wait for the fog to dissipate. However, if you have somewhere urgent to be, you may not have a choice but to keep going. In these cases, […]

Nov 24, 2022

It is a cold comfort to know that the other driver is the one at fault for a crash. Especially when they do something obviously dangerous and illegal, like driving while intoxicated, you may want more justice than just a determination of fault. You want them to pay for the injury they cause to you […]

Nov 21, 2022

People are going to be heading out soon for holiday gatherings. Those who are traveling long distances will likely use the interstate system for a good bulk of their trip. They may not realize that some very specific safety features are beneficial to drivers on these very busy roads. All of the following safety features […]

Nov 18, 2022

Most fractures or broken bones respond very well to Western medicine. Modern imaging technology makes pinpointing the location of the fracture and properly setting it easier than ever before in human history. Every step of the process, from pain management to physical therapy after the bone knits has improved over the decades. The average person […]

Oct 28, 2022

Colder temperatures in the fall, winter and early spring can actually be a great opportunity for those who like to run or bike, as the high temperatures in the summer can make such exercise dangerously strenuous. Going out for a run in the middle of the fall or the early winter could mean that you […]

Oct 25, 2022

People who have a spinal cord injury after a car crash are often unable to work. Even if they can, it’s likely going to be very limited because of the effects of the injury.  Many people don’t realize the high cost that comes with one of these injuries. The lifetime cost is higher for people […]

Oct 6, 2022

In the aftermath of a car or truck crash, it is unfortunately easy to focus on only one aspect of the crash’s effects. For example, if the collision destroyed your vehicle, you may be worried about property damage. If you suffered injuries, you might remain focused solely on healing. The car crash compensation system exists […]

Sep 30, 2022

There’s been a dramatic uptick in the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents throughout the state of Missouri – and officials are scrambling to understand why. The latest report out of the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that some 9,560 people have been killed in wrecks throughout the nation in 2022, which is […]